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Individualized neurofeedback relieves concussion symptomsVA researchers have developed a safe, non-invasive treatment that could help alleviate chronic headaches, sleep problems, and attention disorders in Veterans who have suffered concussions. ... (04/22/2025) |
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Honoring Vietnam Veterans: VA’s legacy of service and scientific discoveryVA has been at the forefront of researching long-term effects of military service, combat exposure, and environmental hazards— including Agent Orange and other herbicides used during the Vietnam ... (03/28/2025) |
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Testing the ProGRESS of precision prostate cancer screeningA large team of VA, academic, and industry researchers created a precision risk screening tool for prostate cancer that is now being tested—ProGRESS is a randomized clinical trial that started accepting participants in November 2024.... (01/08/2025) |
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Landmark VA-FDA collaboration will compare blood thinners in new head-to-head clinical trialIn one of the first research collaborations between VA and FDA co-funding a drug intervention trial, a VA research team will study which of two medications works more effectively and is safer for treating Veterans with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.... (01/07/2025) |
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VA Research One Year Later: White House Executive Order on Women's Health ResearchOne year ago, the White House announced a Women's Health Research Initiative. VA researchers have made significant progress on many fronts. ... (11/08/2024) |
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A ophthalmologist invents device to help with eye dropsA VA eye care specialist invented a new tool to make administering eye drops easier, and thanks to ORD’s Technology Transfer Program, it’s already on the market. ... (10/28/2024) |
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Conversation tool helps Veterans make decisions about lung cancer treatmentVA Portland Health Care System researchers are developing a conversation tool to help patients with non-small cell lung cancer make treatment decisions. ... (10/25/2024) |
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Metal in MRI contrast agents may cause serious health problemsVA researchers were part of a team of experts who revealed potential chronic health problems linked to MRI contrast agents. ... (10/10/2024) |
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VA Firearm Lockbox ProgramVA plans to scale up new program to provide gun lockboxes for qualifying Veterans at risk for suicide.... (09/09/2024) |
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Wreaths Across America RadioIn a new series, VA researchers are appearing on the online platform Wreaths Across America Radio to discuss health-related topics that impact Veterans.... (09/05/2024) |
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VA researchers using AI to decide best treatment for rectal cancerVA Cleveland researchers are putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work to improve rectal cancer diagnosis and find the best treatment options for Veterans. ... (08/13/2024) |
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VA’s Disrupted Care National Project discovers vascular surgery rates still decreasing since COVID-19 pandemicThe number of vascular surgeries continued to decline even after large drops during the COVID-19 pandemic.... (08/12/2024) |
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VA’s new Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) ProgramVA launched the Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program to help the VA research community address ethical issues. ... (07/30/2024) |
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VA Study Documents Health Risks for Burn Pit ExposuresVA researchers found increased risk for health problems in Veterans exposed to burn pits.... (05/31/2024) |
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VA center training the next generation of researchers in blood clots and inflammationThe Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases at the Houston VA received five years of renewed funding for a collaborative research training program in thrombosis and inflammation.... (05/24/2024) |
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VA Celebrates Annual Research WeekCarrying forth the theme of "Building Community Through Research," VA celebrated its annual Research Week from May 13-17 with special events at VA medical facilities across the nation.... (05/22/2024) |
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AI to Maximize Treatment for Veterans with Head and Neck CancerVA researchers are putting artificial intelligence to work to find the best care for Veterans with mouth and throat cancer.... (04/22/2024) |
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VA opens new research center to seek novel arthritis treatmentsVA opened a new research center at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to develop new treatments for osteoarthritis.... (04/01/2024) |
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Executive Order for Women’s Health built on VA researchPresident Biden signed an executive order to strengthen and prioritize federal research on women’s health issues, attended by VA researcher Dr. Elizabeth Yano. ... (03/29/2024) |
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Could cholesterol medicine reduce dementia risk in seniors?More than 50 VA sites are participating in a landmark clinical trial on the effects of statins on cardiovascular health, disability, death, and dementia risk in people older than 75. ... (03/18/2024) |
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VA Researcher Named One of U.S.’ Top Female ScientistsDr. Deborah A. Yurgelun-Todd has been named one of the U.S.’s Top Female Scientists of 2023 by Research.com for her work on suicide prevention and mental health.... (03/15/2024) |
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Under Secretary of Health, panel of experts discusses PACT Act impacts for VeteransA panel of experts discussed the state of health care for Veterans with environmental exposures.... (02/21/2024) |
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VA research leader honored at 2024 AMSUS Annual MeetingDr. Grant Huang was the first VA Research leader to receive the VHA John D. Chase Award.... (02/21/2024) |
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VA investigator brings diversity into autoimmune disease researchDr. Valerie Lewis hopes to inspire the next generation of minority scientists.... (02/21/2024) |
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Injectable gel could help treat degenerative back painPhiladelphia VA researchers and colleagues created an injectable gel that shows potential as a treatment for degenerative disc disease.... (01/29/2024) |
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VA researcher works to improve antibiotic prescribing for VeteransDiversity supplement awardee, Dr. Geneva Wilson, is studying antibiotic prescribing for Veterans in the outpatient setting.... (01/26/2024) |
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Veterans help find new cancer treatmentsA prostate cancer trial in St. Louis is giving Army Veteran James Perry a third chance to beat cancer.... (12/19/2023) |
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Million Veteran Program director speaks at international forumMVP director Dr. Muralidhar spoke about the programs' potential to improve Veteran health at a Quebec forum.... (11/20/2023) |
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MVP Hits 1 MillionVA national research program enrolls historic one millionth Veteran.... (11/15/2023) |
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VA’s Million Veteran Program played crucial role in nation’s response to COVID-19 pandemicWhen the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, MVP sprang into action to respond to the national health crisis and jumpstart COVID research. ... (11/09/2023) |
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